Extractions

One of the main goals of modern dentistry is the prevention of tooth loss. All possible measures should be taken to preserve and maintain your teeth because the loss of a single tooth can have a major impact upon your dental health and appearance. However, it is still sometimes necessary to remove a tooth. Here are some of the reasons a tooth may need to be extracted:

Severe decay

Advanced periodontal disease

Infection or abcess

Orthodontic correction

Malpositioned teeth

Fractured teeth or roots

Impacted teeth

The removal of a single tooth can lead to problems related to your chewing ability, problems with your jaw joint, and shifting teeth, which can have a major impact on your dental health. To avoid these complications, in most cases, Dr. Snydman will discuss alternatives to extractions as well replacement of the extracted tooth.

At the time of extraction the doctor will need to numb your tooth, jawbone and gums that surround the area with a local anesthetic. During the extraction process you will feel a lot of pressure. This is from the process of firmly rocking the tooth in order to widen the socket for removal. You feel the pressure without pain as the anesthetic has numbed the nerves stopping the transference of pain, yet the nerves that transmit pressure are not profoundly affected. If you do feel pain at any time during the extraction please let us know right away.

After the extraction, it is very important to follow all of the recommended post-operative instructions to avoid any complications to your procedure.

About us

New Town Dental is a general dental practice providing excellent and gentle care for patients of all ages. Conveniently located in the Brookside Commons Shopping Center in Owings Mills, it is easily accessible via major roads and public transportation, with ample free parking.

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